This week in 5 numbers: A third of workplace injuries happen to first-year employees

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many weeks a major bank is letting employees work remotely.

By Ginger Christ • June 12, 2025

CFOs rethink defined benefit plans amid changing needs

With fluctuating interest rates and ongoing inflationary pressures, many CFOs are redefining the role of these pension plans, Mercer says.

By Carolyn Crist • June 12, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

Inside the rapidly changing world of employee benefits

Healthcare costs are climbing and employee needs are changing. How can HR professionals adapt?

By HR Dive staff

Workplace injuries are declining, but costs are climbing, Travelers report finds

Increasing retirement ages, ongoing turnover and longer injury recovery times have contributed to the cost increases, an executive for the firm said.

By Laurel Kalser • June 12, 2025

Garten Trucking’s union wage comment was improper, US appeals court says

An internal message to workers was rough but acceptable — except for a final line about raises, the three-judge panel found.

By David Taube • June 11, 2025

Ex-Costco worker who took leave to care for wife with cancer may proceed with disability bias claim

The case involved a tangled web between the requirements of the FMLA and state laws, as well as the company’s own leave policies.

By Ryan Golden • June 11, 2025

Blood donation now among the reasons Oregon workers can use sick leave

The state also allows workers to donate paid sick leave to other employees.

By Caroline Colvin • June 11, 2025

Citi offers hybrid employees 2 weeks of remote work in August

The perk stands in contrast to tightening in-office requirements at JPMorgan Chase, BNY, Royal Bank of Canada and, most recently, Scotiabank.

By Dan Ennis • June 10, 2025

This week in 5 numbers: Workers push back on AI

Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of workers who are skeptical that the “skills gap” is a reflection of their abilities.

By Emilie Shumway • June 5, 2025

Climate change will cost your healthcare plan. Analysts want to know how much.

Extreme weather, rising temperatures and increased air pollution all threaten employee health — but executives and finance teams may not be paying attention.

By Ryan Golden • June 5, 2025

Employee mental health is deeply intertwined with job conditions, survey finds

Leaders can provide help through better communication and supportive measures for worker needs, a May 2025 report by Inmar Intelligence suggests.

By Laurel Kalser • June 5, 2025

Identity of HR 2025: A complex tangle of challenges

Hiring remains a challenge, but popular remote work opportunities are drying up and employers are deprioritizing upskilling.

By Emilie Shumway • June 3, 2025

Half of moms in the ‘sandwich generation’ say they’ve left jobs due to caregiving roles

Many moms responding to a recent survey reported feeling trapped in their jobs due to a lack of qualifications or time to upskill.

By Carolyn Crist • June 3, 2025

Employees are increasingly working while on vacation, report shows

Employers can help workers achieve better work-life balance by creating team coverage plans for vacation days and having managers lead by example.

By Carolyn Crist • June 2, 2025

Once a branding strategy, pay transparency is here to stay

Even though the verbiage might change, the necessity of pay transparency isn't going away, a vice president at Salary.com said.

By Ginger Christ • May 30, 2025

Widow sues Coca-Cola under ERISA for former exec’s retirement benefts

The company assured the couple before and after they married that she would receive his retirement benefits if he predeceased her, the lawsuit said.

By Laurel Kalser • May 29, 2025

Nearly all employers say they plan to maintain or expand well-being offerings in 2025

About three-quarters of employers incorporate social connectedness and community in their well-being strategy through offerings like employee resource groups, peer coaching and mentoring programs, a survey shows.

By Carolyn Crist • May 29, 2025

DOL rescinds Biden-era warning against offering cryptocurrency in 401(k) plans

In reversing course on the 2022 guidance, the department said it is “reaffirm[ing] its neutral stance” on cryptocurrency’s inclusion in plans.

By Ginger Christ • May 28, 2025

As corporate boards pay CEOs similarly, company performance could take a hit, report finds

Boards have increasingly benchmarked against peers as companies release more detailed pay data, per the research.

By Carolyn Crist • May 27, 2025

Text, email and more: Why employers are taking a multi-channel approach to benefits communication

Employers devote significant time, energy and resources toward employee benefits — and showcasing a robust benefits package can significantly impact recruitment and retention.

May 27, 2025

New York contractors boost pay, benefits to fight labor shortages

A report that surveyed more than 200 contractors in New York also highlighted workforce development programs, flexible work options and mental health resources.

By Sebastian Obando • May 21, 2025

Randstad: Employees appear more likely to make trade-offs as bargaining power weakens

Workers value employability, time autonomy and well-being and would give up a higher salary and remote work in exchange, Randstad says.

By Carolyn Crist • May 20, 2025

Federal consumer watchdog drops lawsuit against Walmart

The CFPB sued the mass retailer and Branch Messenger at the end of last year, claiming the companies illegally opened accounts for Spark drivers and then deposited their pay into them without consent.

By Peyton Bigora • May 19, 2025

7 strategies to overcome the rising costs of specialty medications

Skai offers clarity in the fast-growing, complex field of medical pharmacy.

May 19, 2025

Patagonia parents on why on-site child care matters

“I wanted to be with my family,” Chris Lopez, a working parent at Patagonia, said. “I knew that in order to do that, I had to find a company that cared about family as well.” 

By Emilie Shumway • May 15, 2025

Workers’ benefits demands are changing — and employers are responding

Employees want personalized benefits that reflect their individual needs, experts have told HR Dive. 

By Ginger Christ • May 15, 2025